Posts by adjusted knowledge

They won't do a good job because they can work at McDonalds? McDonalds is grueling work. Besides, they could pick and choose from whatever minimum wage job they're attracted to.

Where did I ever state "they" wouldn't do a good job. Another example of someone reading something that was never stated and that is even after you quoted me. I will clarify what I meant. A Certified Nursing Aid that is responsible for Alzheimer and other vulnerable elderly patients which includes bathing, lifting, perineal care (washing private parts), changing diapers, toileting, feeding and so on is much harder than a fast food or retail job. I know because I've done all three. My point is that jobs that require very specific job skills and further education may suffer if the same can be earned at less demanding jobs with fewer skill sets needed. Do you disagree and if so explain without generalizations.

I should also say that if Minimum wage goes up then other wages, let's say $15-$20 should also go up somewhat.

And what is that "somewhat" amount? A teacher that is required to have four years of higher education, take four certification exams, and complete two semesters of teaching should earn the same as a 18 year high school student at Mcdonald? $15 an hour equivalent is about $30k a year with no overtime. A starting teacher depending on the state and county can vary at $28,000- $36,000. Pension plans for teachers are being threaten and the hours teachers put in is more than what the typical person thinks (lesson plans, grading, conferences ect...)

The main point I'm making is that the problem with income disparity isn't as simple as raising minimum wage. And the argument that other wages will rise or should rise is not valid unless you can show me proof of that happening here in America. Hence, the reason I'm interested in seeing the outcome in Seattle over the next few years. I'm in agreement a person should be able to support themselves on a full-time job regardless of job.

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Minimum wages..raising the minimum question

by James Mixon in

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across the u.s the minimum wages are $5.15 in wyoming to $9.50 in dc,.

average $8.00.

eve montes in california pick grapes for $9.50 an hour and she.

adjusted knowledge

Education is not always a solution to higher income. In 2009 I was a manager at Walmart hiring people from the real estate and hotel industry at $8.15 an hour. Many of them had bachelors and higher, with previous incomes above $70,000. In Florida the unemployment checks were not that high, I think $275 a week max and maybe $300 with the temporary federal subsidy that was offered at the time. So some people preferred to work two jobs vs a low check. Just a miserable experience to go from $70,000 to two $8 an hour jobs.

Companies took advantage of this time to keep pay stagnant despite the fact in many of the industries profit was continuing to rise. What some people don't understand is that there are many billion dollar corporations that pay less than 20% in taxes. They use tax loop holes that are legal but really don't make any sense. For example they will claim an item to be both a debt and an asset over seas. PepsiCo uses three non-current liability category to deferred taxes on 2.3 billion in guarantee income.I recall the IRS suing them and PepsiCo winning.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/09/25/us-pepsi-tax-idUSBRE88O19R20120925#EUOXDvdBhB4BkUbf.97

Then you have companies like walmart that pay 39% in corporate taxes but yet so many of their employees are being subsidized by the tax payer. Though they are increasing their minimum wage to $10 and dept manager to $15 next year.

There is no simple solution hence my previous snarky $50 an hour comment. If minimum wage is brought up too high then CNA who take care of the elderly are not going to do that tough job when they can earn the same at McDonald. I will have to wait and see how Seattle does in the next few years. I'm interested on the impact it will have on teacher's pay and nursing assistant pay.

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More Silly Stuff from jw.org videos

by OnTheWayOut in

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this is a facebook link and i just can't bring myself to dig into jw .

org and find it.there's no trick here, but i think you have to be logged in to see it.

if anyone could figure out how to repost this, that would be great.

adjusted knowledge

This broadcast is an example where I got my user name. It is the JW that use "adjusted" thinking, knowledge to justify false teachings.

I also like their constant use of

"evidently" "it stands to reason"

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Why Rational People Buy Into Conspiracy Theories?

by adjusted knowledge in

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my wife is taking a literature course at a local college.

this was her final topic of the semester: why rational people buy into conspiracy theories?i automatically thought of this site and of jws.

the jws i knew, were the kind of people that would believe in conspiracy theories, and i noticed a small following on this site.. the article that was referenced for this course was: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/26/magazine/why-rational-people-buy-into-conspiracy-theories.html?_r=0.

adjusted knowledge

According to a pair of new studies published in the journal Applied Cognitive Psychology, conspiracy theorists—and there are a lot more of them than you may think—tend to have one thing in common: they feel a lack of control over their lives.

So several of you agree with these experts and feel it is about control.

Source:

Time.com. (8/17/2015). Here’s Why People Believe In Conspiracy Theories. . Time Magazine.

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Minimum wages..raising the minimum question

by James Mixon in

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across the u.s the minimum wages are $5.15 in wyoming to $9.50 in dc,.

average $8.00.

eve montes in california pick grapes for $9.50 an hour and she.

adjusted knowledge

A higher minimum wage has been shown to be beneficial economically and for business.

Then the answer is simple, raise the minimum wage to $50 an hour. Problem solved.

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Why Rational People Buy Into Conspiracy Theories?

by adjusted knowledge in

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my wife is taking a literature course at a local college.

this was her final topic of the semester: why rational people buy into conspiracy theories?i automatically thought of this site and of jws.

the jws i knew, were the kind of people that would believe in conspiracy theories, and i noticed a small following on this site.. the article that was referenced for this course was: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/26/magazine/why-rational-people-buy-into-conspiracy-theories.html?_r=0.

adjusted knowledge

Thanks, for the comments. I will provide this to my wife. Her paper is an opinion piece.

My opinion on this subject, is sure there are conspiracies. However the ones in the same category of 911 are not plausible. It is the same argument I've made in the past. Too many people would be involved for it not to be exposed.

The eye witnesses that saw the plane crash into the pentagon are to be dismissed? The same with all the other various conspiracies that require 100's of people if not 1000s to cover it up.

BTW you don't need 911 to get the government to spend billions in the military. T

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Why Rational People Buy Into Conspiracy Theories?

by adjusted knowledge in

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my wife is taking a literature course at a local college.

this was her final topic of the semester: why rational people buy into conspiracy theories?i automatically thought of this site and of jws.

the jws i knew, were the kind of people that would believe in conspiracy theories, and i noticed a small following on this site.. the article that was referenced for this course was: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/26/magazine/why-rational-people-buy-into-conspiracy-theories.html?_r=0.

adjusted knowledge

My wife is taking a literature course at a local college. This was her final topic of the semester: Why Rational People Buy Into Conspiracy Theories?

I automatically thought of this site and of JWs. The JWs I knew, were the kind of people that would believe in conspiracy theories, and I noticed a small following on this site.

The article that was referenced for this course was: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/26/magazine/why-rational-people-buy-into-conspiracy-theories.html?_r=0

I'm curious, what those on this site feel is the reason people believe in conspiracy theories such as "Moon Hoax", "911 was done by Bush".....

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JWs have more good points than bad

by lsw1961 in

1) many who were on the destructive path have been transformed by their teachings (this includes me who was once vicious, and presumptuous and atheistic).

2) equal monthly pay to all members of the bethel community regardless of whether they are bc members or sweepers.

this is something that still remains as an unattainable dream for the world.

adjusted knowledge

Equal monthly pay to all members of the Bethel community regardless of whether they are BC members or sweepers. This is something that still remains as an unattainable dream for the world. But JWs have successfully done it in all their Offices throughout the world for over a century. This is no insignificant accomplishment as this has the potential to solve virtually all the problems of the world.

After reading this drivel I read no further..... Mixing of Marxism with JW Theology yes that will solve all the world's problems

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Retirement Planning for ex-JW's

by Simon in

this is something i think about a lot, possibly because i'm just getting older.

it seems that not only should i finally one day decide what i want to do with my life, but i should also be planning for retirement.. hands up everyone who feels their future has been royally screwed by the wts experience?.

if you were a good jw and followed the wts advice you could well be finding yourself facing middle or even old age without much or anything put aside in retirement savings.

adjusted knowledge

I left the organization early so I started a Roth IRA in 1998 and a 401k in 1995. I still plan to work another 25 years so i should be sitting decent at 63.

Even if you're 50 you can save something before 65. But really, any financial advice is so dependent on the person. How old are you? Are you healthy to continue working for another 10, 15, or 20 years? What country you live in? Taxes are a big factor. Try deciding on various tax accounts in your early twenties, and not having a clue what tax laws will exist in 45 years.

One thing too is for me retirement is not a big deal but my daughter and future children education is. I starting paying for my daughters education when she was born. It will be paid off before she is 12, all four years. I don't even plan on retiring but working or doing what I like. That is what retirement means to me. Having the financial ability to do what I want and not worry how much that "job" pays.

I would like to join Dr. without borders and help provide nursing care, but can't afford to do that now but hoping I can when I retire.